Newport Basketball Coach

[shsbballmom]

I just read in the paper that Melissa Sloane is no longer the girls basketball coach at Newport. Doe anyone know why she is no longer the coach?

[Andtheheadcoach]

Saw the same article today...4 coaches from girls' teams resigned...could she be a possible candidate at Ryle?

[U Reach I Teach]

she did a good job at Newport

[LadyBearMom]

If she would have had Sneed last year she would have done a better job.

[3ptshooter]

If she would have had Sneed last year she would have done a better job.

 

So, do great players make great coaches or do great coaches make great players? Unfortunately, coaches have to play w/the hand they are dealt. Sure, Newport would have won a few more games but how would Coach Sloan done a better job w/T playing?

 

She did the best she could w/what she had to put on the floor.

[LadyBearMom]

Agree with what you are saying. She did the best with the hand she was dealt.

 

Good players can sometimes help the coach look good

[welovethisgame]

Mellisa did a great job with the team she had. I would challenge any coach to take that situation and do better. I watched them play several games and every player gave 110% and improved immensely from the start of the season.

 

High school ball is not all about Wins and Losses.

 

Losing Price to graduation and Sneed to whatever is a whole lot to replace in a small program. Those two scored about 90% of the teams points in 05'.

 

Good luck to Ms. Sloane and I for one wish for you to have great success in your future.

[buttels]

Saw her team when they came to Gallatin Co. They never gave up. That's the mark of a good coach. Good luck to her in what she decides to do.

[nptwildcat]

Coach Slone is not only a great coach but is an amazing person to be around. She will have success no matter where she goes in her future. She did the best job possible with the hand she was dealt and I have the utmost respect for Melissa.

[HSsportsfan14]

Any word on who is taking over Newport's girls' program yet? Who are the candidates?

[Qryche11]

If she would have had Sneed last year she would have done a better job.

 

I thought I heard from a reliable source that she was part of the reason Sneed didnt play outside of just poor decisions by a youngster. She has done a great job at Newport, she will succeed wherever she goes.